Path of the Shattered Serpent

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The Path of the Shattered Serpent

History
This path was developed from the beliefs of the Black Spiral Dancers. That the Wyrm is the greatest power in the Tellurian, and that it is a creature with many facets. These aspects of it are often referred to as the heads of the Hydra, and include such things as the Triatic Wyrm, the Urge Wyrms and the Elemental Wyrms. In time as the Wyrm will become dominant over the world, so will one aspect of it become dominant over the rest. Those who are loyal to that aspect will receive the greatest rewards of all the servants of the Wyrm. It is far from a common Path, still some members of the Sabbat who work for Pentex have fallen to the Wyrm's ways and and secretly worship their new master. In addition there are rumours of a Gehenna Cult in the Camarilla that has decided that Gehenna is the Apocalypse and the only way to survive it is to serve the force that will be victorious.

Ethics
Reject your humanity, you are a creature of the Wyrm, created by Him out of humanity and thus superior to any human. Support your chosen head of the Hydra, be loyal to it above all else. Encourage other Kindred to understand and accept what they are, and reject their humanity. Oppose the servants of Gaia and the Wyld where possible. Aid other servants of the Wyrm, unless their interests conflict with your masters. Seek power. The more power you have, the more power that is in the hands of the Wyrm. Common Abilities: Wyrm Lore, Subterfuge, Leadership, Intimidation, Occult, Garou Lore and Politics. Preferred Disciplines: Wyrm Thaumaturgy is the most favoured discipline as it is powerful and flexible. Dominate and Presence are also favoured because of the control they give.

Hierarchy of Sins
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Not aiding other servants of the Wyrm Not demonstrating your vampiric superiority over humans when given an opportunity to do so. Acting in a humane fashion other than to disguise your true nature from others Not encouraging other Kindred to reject their humanity Failing to increase your personal power when there is a chance to do so Not using your power and influence to spread the Wyrm's corruption Failing to oppose the forces of Gaia or the Wyld when this would not greatly endanger yourself Revealing Wyrm Lore or Malfeasian secrets to those not of the Wyrm Performing an action that is of advantage to either Gaia or the Wyld Failing to serve your head of the Hydra

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